Nitro rc starter box?

[eggchaser1987]

As I started another thread about having a hard to start rc car and got it going after trying some of the techniques you gave me plus much swaring and actually getting it going a few times I have decided to try a starter box.

http://www.google.co.uk/#q=nitro+rc+starter+box&am...

Are these the best way to go and if so what one?

Also what do they run off. I have seen on youtube someone using a car battery or can normal rechargeable batteries be used?

Sorry for all the questions

[cotter]

My advice, spend that little bit extra and get the best there is.

SMD Evo 2 can be had for £60 delivered from BMM racing, and probably others. You can use a 12v battery or a 3s or 4s Lipo.

For the 12v most folk use a motorbike battery, the box comes with a strap for one.

Lipo's are lighter, but you obviously need a lipo charger.

[eggchaser1987]

Thanks cotter, will have a look at them on the BMM website and probably order one tomorrow.

Thanks again

[nigelpugh7]

As has been said,,buy the best you can afford, and make sure it is from a company that holds spares, especially of the rubber starting wheel as they do wear out, as do the belts on the gear system.

I have had this for probably 20 years, it's always worked fine, and starts both my 1/8' scale off road buggys and 1/10 scale of road if too.

http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/33893/



Make sure you get a unit that can do north south and east west wheel config for the starting wheel, then you are covered for most car models out there!

[pmessling]

i had a starter box when i had a REX-X 1/8th buggy. made it so much easier to start, also able to get rid of the pull starter.